My employer has not paid me for work completed and then he laid me off. What are my options to getting my wages he owes me
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My employer has not paid me for work completed and then he laid me off. What are my options to getting my wages he owes me
I am a laminate floor installer. I
worked for a subcontractor for 16
months. He owes me for 2 weeks in the
hole and then for 4 weeks of work. I
was laid off April 6th and never
received any of my wages. He is still
currentry working and I want to know
what to do to get compensated.
Asked on May 9, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Florida
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
If you were an employee, not an independent contractor, or think you were an employee, contact your state department of labor to file a wage complaint; they can often help you get your money.
If the department won't or can't help, or if you were an independent contractor, not employee, you can sue for the money. You would sue for breach of contract: for violating the agreement, whether written or oral, under which you agreed to work for pay. The case you describe is fairly straightforward; you may wish to represent yourself "pro se" to save on legal fees. If the amount in question falls under thw maximum limit for small claims, suing in small claims court is a good option.
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